How many questions from Locomotion and Movement in NEET?
2–3 questions from Locomotion and Movement appear in NEET every year (8–12 marks, ~3% of NEET Biology). High-yield topics: mechanism of muscle contraction (sarcomere, actin, myosin, cross-bridge cycle), muscle fibre types (red vs white), skeletal system bones count (206 bones), joints (ball-and-socket, hinge, pivot), and disorders (gout, tetany, arthritis, osteoporosis). Practise all 333 Locomotion questions free in bilingual Hindi & English in the MedicNEET app.
237
MCQ Questions
40
Assertion-Reason
56
NEET 2025 Pattern
26
Previous Year Q
NCERT Mapping
Locomotion and movement is from NCERT Class 11 Biology, Chapter 17, under the unit Human Physiology. This chapter carries approximately 3% weightage in NEET, based on analysis of the last 10 years of question papers. MedicNEET covers this chapter with 333 questions in bilingual Hindi & English — every question built from line-by-line NCERT analysis.
Topics in Locomotion and movement
Muscle
Skeletal system
Structure of contractile proteins, Mechanism of muscle contraction
Joints
Disorders of muscular and skeletal system
Sample Questions — Locomotion and movement
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MCQ
Q18. Match the following:
Column I
A. Sarcoplasmic reticulum
B. Acetylcholine
C. Tetany
D. Saddle joint
Column II
i) Neurotransmitter at neuromuscular junction
ii) Low Ca²⁺ in body fluid → rapid spasms
iii) Between carpal and metacarpal of thumb
iv) Storehouse/release of Ca²⁺ into sarcoplasm
✅ Correct Answer: D
SR stores/releases Ca²⁺; acetylcholine mediates neuromuscular transmission; tetany results from low Ca²⁺; saddle joint is at the thumb.
MCQ
Q17. Match the following:
Column I
A. Troponin
B. Glenoid cavity
C. Myasthenia gravis
D. Coccyx
Column II
i) Autoimmune disorder, neuromuscular junction affected
ii) Fusion of vertebrae at posterior end
iii) Depression in scapula articulating humerus
iv) Regulates actin binding sites for myosin
✅ Correct Answer: B
Atlas vertebra forms pivot joint, osteoporosis from low estrogen, myosin head = ATPase + actin-binding site, floating ribs = last two pairs.
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MCQ
9. Cardiac muscles are:
✅ Correct Answer: C
Cardiac muscles are striated but not under voluntary control.
Assertion-Reason
Assertion (A): Meromyosin has distinct structural components.
Reason (R): Heavy meromyosin (HMM) forms the tail while light meromyosin (LMM) forms the globular head.
✅ Correct Answer: C
NCERT confirms meromyosin has distinct components (Assertion true). However, NCERT states “Each meromyosin has two important parts, a globular head with a short arm and a tail, the former being called the heavy meromyosin (HMM) and the latter, the light meromyosin (LMM)” - HMM is the head portion, LMM is the tail, opposite to the Reason.
NEET 2025 Pattern
Which of the following statements regarding the joints and bones of the appendicular skeleton are correct?
S1: The appendicular skeleton comprises 126 bones, including the limb bones and their associated pectoral and pelvic girdles, interconnected by various types of joints.
S2: The articulation between the head of the humerus and the glenoid cavity of the pectoral girdle forms a hinge joint, primarily providing uniaxial movement.
S3: The knee joint, classified as a hinge type of synovial joint, allows movement exclusively in one plane, facilitating flexion and extension of the lower leg.
S4: Gliding joints, found between the carpals, are characterized by their ability to facilitate extensive rotational movements essential for wrist articulation.
S5: The acetabulum of the coxal bone articulates with the head of the femur, forming a ball and socket joint that is crucial for lower limb locomotion.
✅ Correct Answer: B
The question asks for correct statements concerning the joints and bones of the appendicular skeleton.
S1: The appendicular skeleton consists of 126 bones (30 per limb x 4 = 120; pectoral girdle = 2 clavicle + 2 scapula = 4; pelvic girdle = 2 coxal bones = 2; total = 126 bones), connected by various joints. This statement is correct.
S2: The articulation between the head of the humerus and the glenoid cavity forms the shoulder joint, which is a *ball and socket* joint, allowing multi-axial movement, not a hinge joint with uniaxial movement. Therefore, S2 is incorrect.
S3: The knee joint is indeed a hinge joint, a type of synovial joint, that permits movement primarily in one plane (uniaxial), enabling flexion and extension of the lower leg. This statement is correct.
S4: Gliding joints (e.g., between carpals) allow sliding movements, not 'extensive rotational movements'. Wrist articulation involves a combination of joints but gliding joints are for limited sliding. Therefore, S4 is incorrect.
S5: The acetabulum, a cavity in the coxal bone (pelvic girdle), articulates with the head of the femur to form the hip joint, which is a ball and socket joint vital for lower limb locomotion. This statement is correct.
Thus, statements S1, S3, and S5 are correct.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions from Locomotion and Movement come in NEET?
2–3 questions from Locomotion and Movement appear in NEET every year (8–12 marks, ~3% of NEET Biology). High-yield topics include muscle contraction (sarcomere, actin, myosin), skeletal system, joints, and disorders like gout, tetany, and arthritis.
How many Locomotion and movement questions does MedicNEET have?
MedicNEET has 333 questions for Locomotion and movement, including 237 MCQs, 40 Assertion-Reason questions, and 56 NEET 2025-style long-form questions.
What is the NEET weightage of Locomotion and movement?
Locomotion and movement carries approximately 3% weightage in NEET, based on analysis of the last 10 years of papers. It falls under the Human Physiology unit of Class 11 Biology.
Are Locomotion and movement questions available in Hindi?
Yes. MedicNEET offers all 333 Locomotion and Movement questions in bilingual Hindi and English. You can switch between Hindi and English explanations in the app.
Are Locomotion and movement questions NCERT-based?
Yes, all MedicNEET Locomotion and movement questions are built from line-by-line analysis of NCERT Class 11 textbook. Every question maps to specific NCERT pages and concepts.
What is the best app for Locomotion and Movement NEET practice?
MedicNEET is the best app for Locomotion and Movement NEET practice. It has 333 NCERT-mapped questions covering all high-yield topics: sarcomere structure (Z-line, I-band, A-band), actin/myosin/tropomyosin/troponin, sliding filament theory, types of joints (ball-and-socket, hinge, pivot, gliding, saddle), muscle fibre types (red vs white), and disorders (gout, tetany, arthritis, myasthenia gravis, osteoporosis). Questions are available in MCQ, Assertion-Reason, and NEET 2025 multi-statement formats, bilingual Hindi and English, free on Android.
How to score full marks in Locomotion and Movement for NEET 2027?
To score full marks in Locomotion and Movement for NEET 2027, master these high-frequency topics: (1) Sarcomere structure — Z to Z, thick filaments (myosin with HMM/LMM), thin filaments (actin + tropomyosin + troponin), I-band shrinks and A-band stays constant during contraction. (2) Sliding filament theory — Ca²⁺ released from sarcoplasmic reticulum binds troponin, exposes actin binding sites, myosin head (ATPase) forms cross-bridges. (3) Joint types — ball-and-socket (hip, shoulder), hinge (knee, elbow), pivot (atlas-axis), gliding (carpals), saddle (thumb). (4) Muscle types — striated voluntary (skeletal), striated involuntary (cardiac), non-striated involuntary (smooth). (5) Disorders — gout (uric acid crystals), myasthenia gravis (autoimmune, neuromuscular junction), tetany (low Ca²⁺). Practice all 333 questions in timed test mode in the MedicNEET app (bilingual Hindi and English, free on Android).